Sinatra 100 Campaign

There will be a new "complete" Columbia CD box set, including all the original masters, but it won't be released until next year. —> Sinatra on Columbia

 

I took Dustin's comment as Mercer being his favorite lyricist, and Sinatra his favorite singer.

 

Interesting to see the current Doonesbury rerun strips are the bad Sinatra ones. Why now??

As far as Mercer's voice, I like it. The album he did with Bobby Darin-Two of a Kind (mastered by our host) is excellent.

 

I could not argue the point if he said he was his favorite singer. In fact, I would have to say that of all the 20th century tunesmiths, Mercer had the most surprisingly fine singing voice. Bing once heard Johnny's version of "Summer Wind" and told Kathryn it was Mr. S!!!!!

 

He was a good singer. Interestingly, I never thought Mercer's voice matched his face/appearance, if that makes sense.

 

The latest entries:

72) WE'LL GATHER LILACS

73) I THOUGHT ABOUT YOU

 

My book arrived this afternoon. It is a great book & set me off watching the JM doc "The Dreams On Me "


Peace and love✌

 

Press release: —> "Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY® Concert" to Be Broadcast Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, on CBS

 

I doubt I'll be watching but I still appreciate the attention Mr. Sinatra is getting.

 

The latest entries:

74) THE END OF A LOVE AFFAIR

75) THE BEST IS YET TO COME

 

I understand Kathy Lee Gifford had a less-than-favorable interview with Frank Jr. recently. She has gone on record as saying it was her worst interview...EVER!

 

Remember that Jr. has recovered from throat cancer. He has NOT looked good in recent outings. I am praying that all will be well fro him to host the Sinatra 100 celebration here in Beverly Hills on the 100th birthday. I have great seats and am anxiously anticipating the event. I hope he is well.

 

The interview and Kathie Lee's followup the next day can both both be found on the Today show's YouTube channel. Frank Jr. did not come across well, and I'm sure his Centennial appearance schedule has taken its toll. But I was surprised by KLG's mean-spirited comments, especially since she's a Sinatra fan.

 

He blew off an earlier early morning show interview the day his father's US stamp was unveiled. He was very stand-of fish and almost rude in that interview.

 

Frank Jr. never seemed to have much of a sense of humor or a personality. Never seems to smile much. But man was he unlikeable in this Today Show interview. If the purpose was to sell books and raise awareness, it misfired.

 

I've heard FS Jr is a real stick in the mud. This Today show interview reaffirms that: